New York Marine and General Insurance Company v. Johnston (William T., Margaret F.), Endicott-Sherwood Inc., Williamston at Sea Girt, Inc. New York Marine and General Insurance Company v. Williamston at Sea Girt, Inc., Endicott-Sherwood, Inc., Johnston (William T., Margaret F.) Endicott-Sherwood, Inc. v. American Host Insurance, Inc., New York Marine & General Insurance Company, Cizek (Andrew A.), Lambert (James A.)
Docket: 93-5454
Court: Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit; May 9, 1994; Federal Appellate Court
In the case of New York Marine and General Insurance Company v. Johnston, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit addressed multiple appeals involving insurance coverage disputes. The parties included New York Marine and General Insurance Company, William T. Johnston, Margaret F. Endicott-Sherwood Inc., and Williamston at Sea Girt, Inc., among others. The appeals stemmed from decisions made by the District Court of New Jersey under Judge Thompson. The court affirmed the lower court's ruling, providing clarity on the issues of insurance liability and coverage. The opinion delved into the interpretation of policy provisions and the obligations of the involved insurance companies. Key determinations included the applicability of certain exclusions within the insurance policies and the responsibilities of the insurers in light of the claims made. The court's affirmation indicates that the legal arguments presented did not warrant a reversal of the initial findings, thereby upholding the decisions made by the District Court. The case is significant as it reinforces principles related to insurance policy interpretation and the responsibilities of insurers in complex liability scenarios.